ACT VOCAB. Flashcards
(13 cards)
anecdote (n)
a short, amusing or interesting story about a real life incident or person
discern
to perceive or recognize
indifferent
not caring one way or the other
objective (adj.)
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
impervious (adj.)
unable to be affected by
temper (v)
to moderate; soften
aloof (adj.)
not friendly; cool and distant
ambiguous (adj.)
having a double meaning or more than one possible interpretation
satire (n)
A work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule.
befall (v)
to happen to someone ( refers to something bad)
apprehensive (adj.)
anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
subjective (adj)
based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
perspicacious (adj)
having an ability to notice and understand things that are difficult or not obvious
